US Bridges

280th Ave. over Antelope Ck

Good

Todd County, South Dakota · 1.9S & 6E Mission · Structure no. 000000061360079

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

280th Ave. over Antelope Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 280th Ave. over Antelope Ck in Todd County, South Dakota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries280th Ave.
CrossesAntelope Ck
Location1.9S & 6E Mission
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.27549, -100.53096
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2022)
Projected traffic27 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 280th Ave. over Antelope Ck built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 280th Ave. over Antelope Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does 280th Ave. over Antelope Ck carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 280th Ave. over Antelope Ck?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns 280th Ave. over Antelope Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.